Tomorrow is not Guaranteed

In a freak accdentident today my cousin was killed (he was a BMX bike racer). He was 33. He has two kids under the age of 7 (I can't remember). There is no “tomorrow” for Sean. Sean always thought he was invincible, and a helmet wouldn't have saved him in this case (his chest slamed into another guys handlebars). How doesn't really matter. He's gone. He was here yesterday, and now he's not.

So if you have kids, hug them a little tighter tonight. If you haven't talked to your parents lately, call them now. If you are arguing with someone, holding a grudge, put down your pride and pick up the phone.

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My name is Dave Jackson I am an award-winning podcaster who has been podcasting since 2005.
I'm am a featured/keynote speaker at events, author of the book More Podcast Money, and I served as the Director of Podcasting for the New Media Expo.
I am best known for founding the School of Podcasting and help hundreds of podcasters launch successful podcasts

Dave,
Know what you mean. At any moment, we can go “poof” (like John Ritter and many others), and we will never have said the words to our dearest loved ones before we go (you are right, we are not immortal). The only thing we can take with us after life are MEMORIES (only right before you go, for those of us who have been on the verge of death in the past), and the best memories are those with relationships–so take the opportunity to have as many of the good memories as possible. No, not even Mr. Bill Gates can take a single measly dollar of all the billions that he has — his memories will be of all the people who probably hate his guts, after what he did to them by “destroying” them instead of just competing with them…will it seem worth it as he rests on his deathbed? …
Right on, Dave…a smile and some affectionate words are worth more than all the billions that Gates and Ballmer have or ever will have.
Enough…(I am getting off the soapbox)